migraine nhs

1. When should I be worried about a migraine?
2. Can migraines be a sign of something serious?
3. How long does a migraine last NHS?
4. What happens to the brain during a migraine?
5. How long is too long for a migraine?
6. Where do Migraines hurt?
7. Can migraines be a sign of heart problems?
8. What illnesses cause migraines?
9. What happens if migraine is not treated?
10. What triggers migraines with aura?
11. How does a migraine feel?
12. What is silent migraine?

When should I be worried about a migraine?

The following headache symptoms mean you should get medical help right away: A sudden, new, severe headache that comes with: Weakness, dizziness, sudden loss of balance or falling, numbness or tingling, or can't move your body. Trouble with speech, confusion, seizures, personality changes, or inappropriate behavior.

Can migraines be a sign of something serious?

Though the first time you feel it coming on, you might worry something is terribly wrong, people with migraines often become experts at spotting the warning signs. Neurologist Isha Gupta, MD, explains, “Severe migraines can be described as intense throbbing or pounding sensations, with sensitivity to light or sound.

How long does a migraine last NHS?

The symptoms of a migraine usually last between 4 hours and 3 days, although you may feel very tired for up to a week afterwards.

What happens to the brain during a migraine?

But during a migraine, these stimuli feel like an all-out assault. The result: The brain produces an outsize reaction to the trigger, its electrical system (mis)firing on all cylinders. This electrical activity causes a change in blood flow to the brain, which in turn affects the brain's nerves, causing pain.

How long is too long for a migraine?

D for disabling intensity. Without effective treatment, migraine attacks usually last for four to 24 hours. When you're suffering a migraine, even four hours is far too long — and that's why early treatment for a migraine is so important.

Where do Migraines hurt?

A migraine is usually an intense pounding headache that can last for hours or even days. The pounding or pulsing pain usually begins in the forehead, the side of the head, or around the eyes. The headache gradually gets worse. Just about any movement, activity, bright light, or loud noise seems to make it hurt more.

Can migraines be a sign of heart problems?

Structural heart conditions are sometimes linked with migraine and these include changes in the heart chambers and valves. These disorders are not believed to cause migraine, but they may occur more frequently in those who have migraine.

What illnesses cause migraines?

Conditions that could cause chronic migraines include:

• traumatic brain injury.
• inflammation or other problems with blood vessels in the brain, including stroke.
• infections such as meningitis.
• brain tumors.
• intracranial pressure that's too low or too high.

What happens if migraine is not treated?

If left untreated, your headache pain will become moderate to severe. Pain can shift from one side of your head to the other, or it can affect the front of your head, the back of your head or feel like it's affecting your whole head.

What triggers migraines with aura?

Many of the same factors that trigger migraine can also trigger migraine with aura, including stress, bright lights, some foods and medications, too much or too little sleep, and menstruation.

How does a migraine feel?

A migraine can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, usually on one side of the head. It's often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Migraine attacks can last for hours to days, and the pain can be so severe that it interferes with your daily activities.

What is silent migraine?

If you have a silent migraine, it means you get any of the typical migraine symptoms except for one: pain. Your doctor may suggest medications or devices that can treat the problem. You can also help yourself by avoiding your migraine triggers.